How Much Do You Need to Earn to Be Considered Rich in 15 U.S. Cities?

Ah, the age-old question: What does it take to be rich? Well, it turns out that the amount of cash you need to consider yourself part of the "rich crowd" depends a lot on where you live. In the U.S., your city can determine how wealthy you feel—one city's "rich" is another's "just scraping by." According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income in America in 2016 was $59,039. To be considered "upper income," you'd need to double that number based on where you live. So, what does that mean for your wallet?

Now, before we get all bogged down by numbers, let's clear something up: the median income is a more accurate reflection of what most Americans actually make compared to the average, which can be totally thrown off by those billionaire tech moguls who seem to have more money than sense. After all, while the U.S. only makes up 4% of the world's population, it houses a whopping 25% of the world's billionaires. But, let's get back to the point.

Curious how much you'd need to pull in annually to feel like you've hit the "rich" zone in your city? Let's dive in and find out!